Blog 169 – Intrinsic Motivation?
My wife made an interesting observation this morning. There is this notion that a habit takes 90 days to form. Right? That’s the common claim. However true this seems on the surface, this claim does not hold up under scrutiny. For example, we’ve been requiring our kids put on a seat-belt when they get in […]
Blog 168 – Diagnose and Learn Before Re-Launch
So you had a vision for something and you went for it. Good! This is good. But, things did not turn out as you expected. You’ve suffered a setback. This is natural and will happen because the world is complicated and we are not as smart as we’d like to believe. There were mistakes […]
Blog 167 – Twenty Five or Six to Four
The deadline for writing this blog approaches, the minutes seem to accumulate faster than normal. Time is moving faster than I am this morning. All I can think of is a song about writers block by the band Chicago. I heard this song on the radio for decades, the music was compelling and driving, and […]
Blog 166 – writing about what’s worthwhile
Writing a daily blog, and writing down daily goals as part of my 365 Commitment have become habits. After an initial cup of coffee, the first thing I do each day is try to think of something worthwhile to say, and express that in a blog post. It did not take me long to realize […]
Blog 165 – Believe in Yourself – Get Up to Bat!
There is a fine line between believing in yourself and deluding yourself. Certainly, there is truth and power in believing in your own abilities. The alternative is a dead end. There comes a point in life when there are no adults to ask, there is just you. Once, I was talking with a lady about […]
Blog 164 – Self-Discipline – More Than a Habit
I am not good at habits and consistent discipline. Always I have relied upon blasts of energy and last minute cramming. I’m bored with being this way, so I have embarked on the 365 Commitment journey. Unfortunately, competency at discipline and consistency are not just a switch that can be turned on. You can’t just […]
Blog 163 – What I Know About Lifting Weights
When it comes to lifting weights, the area where I lack has been consistent, or let’s say habitual lifting. I think my knowledge is pretty good after decades or absorbing information in magazines, blogs, and talking to knowledgeable people, and my own experience. But, sticking with it is my weak spot. The 365 Commitment can […]
Blog 162 – Running Lessons
Today is sprint day. I do sprints once a week, and add one per month, this month I am currently at 8 and will go to 9 in July. The low hill near my house is perfect. I warm up with a walk/run of about a mile, stopping to do air squats at each street […]
Blog 161- Early is Better -and- Blast Past Sticking Points
Getting up early and engaging in a morning routine of good habits seems to really improve the quality of the day. This morning I woke a little after 5am and went for my morning walk/run. For me, getting outside in the early morning feels good in a connecting with nature/earth kind of way. Even though […]
Blog 160 – Renew Your Mind
One thought in particular has been on my mind this past day, “Become transformed by the renewing of your mind.” I feel like I am on the verge of a renewal, a transformation. My recent clarity regarding “ideas” and how they control us, and how we can choose to let them go, has allowed me […]